Question Gas Tank Relocation - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Greshampiglet · 02-16-2012, 04:04 PM

OK Guys;
I know this topic has been done over and over but here I go,
I got a gas tank out of a 78’ Blazer it measures 26”x26” my question is can the two frame rails in the back be removed? And relocated ?

**Clyde65** · 02-16-2012, 04:12 PM

IMO, I would say no. you need those for structural integrity.

chevy_mike · 02-16-2012, 04:44 PM

The front one, don't move and make sure you leave it angled. It's that way on purpose. The rear one you can move back. I did that on mine but make sure you have clearance for the bumper bracket bolts, if you are running a back bumper.

Looking at the frame length, it looks like you are a short bed. You are likely going to run out of room to move the rear one. Long beds have the advantage there.

**Captainfab** · 02-17-2012, 01:35 AM

On your truck it would be better to move the front crossmember. Since you have leaf springs, that rear one needs to be there, but the forward one is typically there to support the panhard bar, which you don't have.

Greshampiglet · 02-18-2012, 01:23 PM

Guys;
Thanks so much for the info, Chevy Mike was right no matter what I move this gas tank is to Big I decided to go with a BD Racing 20 Gallon Custom Aluminum Fuel Cell I found on EBay for $239. its 24x20 I'm sure I'll still have to move the one of the frame rails, but only maybe 3", as Captain fab suggested moving the front rail would be better, But will this reduce the integrity of the frame strength

**Captainfab** · 02-19-2012, 01:29 AM

As long as you just move that forward crossmember, you will be fine. If you were to just remove it, that could cause an issue.

LostMy65 · 03-12-2012, 04:27 AM

Thanks for Captain seeing it was a leaf spring truck so knowing which crossmember could be moved.

02-16-2012, 04:04 PM	#1
Greshampiglet Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 93	Question Gas Tank Relocation OK Guys; I know this topic has been done over and over but here I go, I got a gas tank out of a 78’ Blazer it measures 26”x26” my question is can the two frame rails in the back be removed? And relocated ? Attached Images __________________ GreshamP1GLET

02-16-2012, 04:12 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Question Gas Tank Relocation IMO, I would say no. you need those for structural integrity. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-16-2012, 04:44 PM	#3
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Question Gas Tank Relocation The front one, don't move and make sure you leave it angled. It's that way on purpose. The rear one you can move back. I did that on mine but make sure you have clearance for the bumper bracket bolts, if you are running a back bumper. Looking at the frame length, it looks like you are a short bed. You are likely going to run out of room to move the rear one. Long beds have the advantage there. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

02-17-2012, 01:35 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Question Gas Tank Relocation On your truck it would be better to move the front crossmember. Since you have leaf springs, that rear one needs to be there, but the forward one is typically there to support the panhard bar, which you don't have. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

02-18-2012, 01:23 PM	#5
Greshampiglet Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 93	Re: Question Gas Tank Relocation Guys; Thanks so much for the info, Chevy Mike was right no matter what I move this gas tank is to Big I decided to go with a BD Racing 20 Gallon Custom Aluminum Fuel Cell I found on EBay for $239. its 24x20 I'm sure I'll still have to move the one of the frame rails, but only maybe 3", as Captain fab suggested moving the front rail would be better, But will this reduce the integrity of the frame strength __________________ GreshamP1GLET

02-19-2012, 01:29 AM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Question Gas Tank Relocation As long as you just move that forward crossmember, you will be fine. If you were to just remove it, that could cause an issue. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-12-2012, 04:27 AM	#7
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